CRM-M- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 214-2 Anil Kumar Chopra @ Shetty State of Punjab CORAM: Present: SUMEET GOEL 1. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 108 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 (earlier Sections 306 and 304 of IPC) registered at Police Station 2. -29706-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Anil Kumar Chopra @ Shetty V/s State of Punjab CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET Mr. Rajinder Gill, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jasjit Singh, DAG Punjab. None for the complainant. ***** SUMEET GOEL, J. (Oral) Present petition has been filed under Section Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.93 108 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 (earlier Sections 306 and 304 of IPC) registered at Police Station City Jagraon District Ludhiana Rural On 28.05.2025 the following order was passed: “Contends, inter alia, that co Sanjiv Kumar and another have already been granted interim protection by this Court in CRM-M-27751-2025. Notice of motion. Ms. Manjot Kaur, learned AAG, Punjab accepts notice on the respondent; seeks time to have instructions and/or to file written response in the matter. Posted for 21.07.2025. In the meanwhile, petitioner shall join Investigating Officer; but he be not arrested till the next date of hearing. To be heard along with CRM-M-27751 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-29706-2025 Date of decision: 21.07.202 ....Petitioner ....Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jasjit Singh, DAG Punjab. ***** Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 for grant of anticipatory 93 dated 04.05.2025, under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 (earlier Sections 306 and 304 of IPC) graon District Ludhiana Rural. the following order was passed:- , that co-accused, namely, Sanjiv Chopra @ Sanjiv Kumar and another have already been granted interim protection 2025. Ms. Manjot Kaur, learned AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent; seeks time to have instructions and/or to file written In the meanwhile, petitioner shall join investigation before the Investigating Officer; but he be not arrested till the next date of hearing. 27751-2025.” .2025 of the for grant of anticipatory , under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 (earlier Sections 306 and 304 of IPC) accused, namely, Sanjiv Chopra @ Sanjiv Kumar and another have already been granted interim protection behalf of the respondent; seeks time to have instructions and/or to file written investigation before the Investigating Officer; but he be not arrested till the next date of hearing. MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.07.23 09:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM-M- 3. 28.05.2025 interrogation is required on the ground of gravity of offence. He has filed the status report by way of an affidavit of Jasyjot Singh, Superintendent of Police, Sub Division Jagraon, District Ludhiana (Rural Court today, which is taken on record. 4. caused appearance on behalf of the complainant. 5. the case, the interim order date absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section BNSS, 2023 interrogation is only being sought for on account of the offence being serious in nature. 6. be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from confined to the FIR mentioned other incident that involves commission of an offence. 7. cancellation/recall of this order in c stipulated under Section sufficient cause. 8. be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. -29706-2025 Learned State counsel has stated that pursuant to the order dated .05.2025, though the petitioner has joined investigation interrogation is required on the ground of gravity of offence. He has filed the status report by way of an affidavit of Jasyjot Singh, Superintendent of Police, Sub Division Jagraon, District Ludhiana (Rural Court today, which is taken on record. Case has been called out twice since morning. None has caused appearance on behalf of the complainant. In view of above and the entirety of facts and circumstances of the case, the interim order dated 28.05.2025 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section BNSS, 2023 as the petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is only being sought for on account of the offence being serious in nature. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 sufficient cause. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 2 has stated that pursuant to the order dated ined investigation but his custodial interrogation is required on the ground of gravity of offence. He has filed the status report by way of an affidavit of Jasyjot Singh, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub Division Jagraon, District Ludhiana (Rural Case has been called out twice since morning. None has caused appearance on behalf of the complainant. of above and the entirety of facts and circumstances of .05.2025 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is only being sought for on account of the offence being serious This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for ase the petitioner violates any condition of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. has stated that pursuant to the order dated custodial interrogation is required on the ground of gravity of offence. He has filed the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub Division Jagraon, District Ludhiana (Rural) in Case has been called out twice since morning. None has of above and the entirety of facts and circumstances of .05.2025 passed by this Court is made (2) of joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is only being sought for on account of the offence being serious This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not arrest. It shall be and will not operate in respect of any Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for ase the petitioner violates any condition or upon showing any other Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.07.23 09:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM-M- 9. be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. July 21, 2025 mahavir -29706-2025 Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. July 21, 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 3 Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.07.23 09:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment